Ligurian Fish And Potatoes Recipes

LIGURIAN FISH AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a plate or tray large enough to hold fish in one layer, sprinkle salt to a depth of about 1/8-inch. Lay cod on it, and cover it with another layer of salt. Set aside.
• Peel potatoes and slice less than 1/4 inch thick, using a mandoline if possible. Toss potatoes in an 8-by-11-inch or similar size baking pan with all but 2 tablespoons oil. Season potatoes liberally with salt and pepper, spread them evenly in pan, and place pan in oven.
• Cook potatoes for about 30 minutes, shaking pan once or twice to make sure they don't stick. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife. Rinse fish well, then dry it. Place on top of potatoes, drizzle with remaining olive oil, sprinkle liberally with pepper, and return pan to oven. Cook until fish is done, 8 to 12 minutes depending on its thickness. (A thin-bladed knife will pass through it easily.) Garnish with parsley, and serve.

LIGURIAN FISH STEW

Steps:

• For the stew: In a 6-quart, heavy bottomed stock pot or Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Season the fish with salt and add to the stew. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season the stew with salt, if needed.
• For the Crostini: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until light golden, about 12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Rub the warm toasts with the cut side of the garlic.
• Ladle the stew into serving bowls and garnish with parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle a few red pepper flakes on top. Serve with the crostini.

LIGURIAN TORTA WITH KALE AND POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saute pan on medium heat. Saute onion til barely golden brown on edges. Add in kale and 3 tablespoons of water. Put on lid and let kale wilt. Remove lid and continue to stir and saute til most moisture is gone.
• Mix kale and onion, potato, cheeses, and a bit of salt and pepper in medium bowl. Pour beaten eggs over, mix thoroughly.
• Place first pie crust flat onto a sheet pan that's been sprayed, or brushed down, with olive oil. Heap kale mixture onto middle of pie crust, leaving 1/2" empty around edge. Place second crust on top, and crimp edges shut. Brush top and edges of torta with remaining olive oil. Slash a few holes in the top for steam venting.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes. Should be just golden brown.